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Tips On How To Increase Savings This Difficult Period

Good morning and happy new week, even though its a public holiday. The economy is in troubled times and people who can really save are more likely to have it easier than people who can easily save. Below are 8 tips that will help you save more easily, and can save you financially.

1. Record your expenses. ...
2. Make a budget. ...
3. Plan on saving money. ...
4. Set savings goals. ...
5. Decide on your priorities. ...
6. Different savings and investment strategies for different goals. ...
7. Make saving money easier with automatic transfers. ...
8. Watch your savings grow.

Read a breakdown of each point at: https://www.bankofamerica.com/deposits/manage/ways-to-save-money.go

How To Stop Yourself From Sleeping While Driving At Night

Hi folks, someone I know almost had an accident because he was sleeping while driving at night and he was alone. Another person I heared of died, and his child was not so lucky to as he too died as a result of the same issue. So, even though body isn't firewood, for our sakes and the sakes of our family members, we should insure ourselves against sleeping at night. How do we do that?

Below are tips that may help.

If you're driving alone at night, turn on the radio or put on some music, and keep your window cracked open (within reason). You may also want to refrain from using your cruise control if you're driving alone at night -- having to concentrate on maintaining your speed can help you stay awake.

Source: http://www.independenttraveler.com/travel-tips/car-travel/top-20-safe-driving-tips

Some quotes to guide and inspire:

1. "Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't want, to impress people that they don't like." - Will Rogers, actor and social commentator.

2. "Never spend your money before you have it." - Thomas Jefferson, American Founding Father.

3. "Rule No. 1: Never lose money. Rule No. 2: Never forget rule No.1." - Warren Buffett, business magnate, investor and philanthropist.

4. "Money is multiplied in practical value depending on the number of W's you control in your life: what you do, when you do it, where you do it, and with whom you do it." - Timothy Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Workweek.

Happy Sunday, Everyone

Hi all. Just thought I should share these safe banking tips with you. Enjoy.

Tips for safe banking

1. Avoid accessing Internet banking accounts from cyber cafes or shared PCs.

2. After you have logged in, you will not be asked to provide your username and login password again. Also, you will not be asked to provide your CREDIT or DEBIT CARD details while using internet banking. If you get a message (such as through a pop-up) asking for such information, please do not provide this information no matter how 'genuine' the page appears to be. Such pop-ups are most likely the result of malwares infecting your computer. Please take immediate steps to disinfect your device.

3. Be aware of downloading any malicious application from mobile application stores (Google Playstore, Apple App Store, Blackberry App World, Ovi Store, Windows Marketplace etc) that are offering Online Banking. Kindly check their authenticity before downloading, by contacting your Bank.
See more here: https://www.onlinesbi.com/personal/security_tips.html
Have a Happy weekend and Monday Holiday ahead!

10 Reasons UBA Is Nigeria's Leading Bank.

Dear Reader, UBA (United Bank for Africa) is not just any bank. It is Nigeria's trailblazing bank that sets the trend while others follow.Do you know that:

UBA was the first among international banks to be registered under Nigerian Law in 1961?

That UBA is the first Nigerian bank to offer an IPO following its listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1971?

That UBA is the only sub – Saharan African bank (ex-RSA) with an office in the US (New York)- set up in 1984?

That UBA was the first Nigerian Bank to introduce a Cheque Guarantee Scheme known as UBACARD in 1986?

That UBA is the 1st and only Nigerian Bank to obtain a banking license in the Cayman Islands -1988?

That UBA has a GDR programme – 1998 (1st for a Nigerian Bank as a means of facilitating international investor interest)?

That UBA was the Best Domestic Bank in Nigeria (Euromoney 2000)?

That UBA is the 1st Nigerian Bank to obtain a banking license in Ghana -2004?

That UBA was the first ever successful merger in Nigerian banking history - 2005?

That UBA has received excellent credit ratings (short and long term); Global Credit Rating (SA) AA+ and A+ in 2005?

And all these are just the tip of the iceberg.

To learn more about how you can bak with this trailblazing bank go to their official website: https://www.ubagroup.com
Source: https://www.ubagroup.com/group/ourachieve

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By Prince Charles Offokaja
YBNL star Olamide has taken to Twitter to fiercely tear into MAVIN supremo Don Jazzy after a clash they had at the Headies Awards on Friday night. Here is how it all started.

Reekado Banks, of Mavin Records beat Lil Kesh to win The Next Rated Award for 2015.

Olamide wasn’t happy with this and he quickly made his feelings known when he climbed the stage with the whole YBNL team, after his artist Adekunle Gold won the award for Best Alternative Act for his song, Shade.

So, Lil Kesh, while expressing his appreciation prostrated before Olamide who then colleted the microphone and said, “Lil Kesh is our own Next Rated artist. F**k that shit! The streets ti take over. Every f**king single was a hit back to back. From to Shoki to Efejoku. Ko ni dafun Iya anybody”. After this outburst Olamide threw the mic and the entire YBNL team walked off the stage.

Soon after, Don Jazzy won The lifetime Achievement Award and while receiving his award, he addressed Olamide, saying, “Egbon Olamide, if you want the car, come and take it.” (The Next Rated Award comes with a car.)

Olamide went gaga after this and tore into ... to read more go to http://citypeopleng.com/50767-2/

By Prince Charles Offokaja
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the widespread condemnation of a bill that seeks to hand down jail terms or heavy fines to people convicted of lying on social media. The bill is sponsored by Senator Bala Ibn Na’allah, a National Assembly member from Kebbi State.

If the so-called social media bill is signed into law, people found guilty of making untrue statements on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other similar media websites, will face a two-year jail term or a N2 million fine.

Many Nigerians see the bill as undemocratic in nature and designed to limit the ability of journalists and members of the public to hold public officials to account for their actions.

Moreover, libel and slander laws are seen as being enough to take care of people who make false statements on social media. But elements within the Senate are adamant that the bill should be passed.

The bill is still in the senate, but if they pass it, it will then go to the House of Representatives. If the House also passes it, it will then go to President Buhari, and if the President signs it, it will become law.

In a statement yesterday, President Buhari’s spokesperson Garba Shehu said the President had sworn to defend the constitution of Nigeria and will not lend his hand to anything that is inconsistent with the constitution.

“But he (Buhari) is not averse to lawful regulation, so long as that is done within the ambit of the constitution which he swore to uphold.

“The President said free speech is central to democratic societies anywhere in the world.

“The President explained that without free speech, elected representatives won’t be able to gauge public feelings and moods about governance issues.

“As a key component of democratic principles, the President acknowledged that people in democratic societies are so emotionally attached to free speech that they would defend it with all their might,’’ he said.

Mr Shehu’s statement is seen as not being enough by social media activists who want Buhari to come out with a more categorical condemnation of the bill.

Below are what three people said in a Premium Times article on the bill. The statements show that the bill is beginning to hurt President Buhari’s popularity, and suggest that he needs to take a stronger stand against it.

EVIDENCE SAID: Mr. Buhari’s spokesperson said the president had sworn to defend the constitution of Nigeria and will not lend his hand to anything that is inconsistent with the constitution.
“But he (Buhari) is not averse to lawful regulation, so long as that is done within the ambit of the constitution which he swore to uphold.

A critical analysis of this statement shows that Buhari did not categorically condemn this bill and nowhere was it mentioned that he would not sign the bill if it is eventually passed.

Saying that he supports free speech and at the same time saying he’s in support of lawful regulation of free speech is not different from Lai Mohammed ‘self-regulate’ speech and this indicates that Buhari supports the bill. It is a matter of time before it becomes obvious that Buhari is the one behind this bill and he and APC are dressing up Decrees 2 and 4 and will foist it on Nigerians either by hook or crook.

OMOTOLAARAUJO SAID: What type of regulation is he talking about? There are laws in place to protect people from Libelous writings. The supporters of the Dictatorial Bill should be banned from entering the US. They must be prevented from holding any office again.

TRUE NIGERIAN SAID: Your opinion is actually correct. Buhari did not condemn the bill. Yes, he is saying that he would not assent any bill that flies in the face of the constitution. The trouble is that this bill is already widely believed as doing exactly that.

So his statement should have been stronger than this. You are right, and I say so as an ardent supporter of the people’s General, President Muhammadu Buhari. But I don’t support blindly. I support with my two eyes open.
http://citypeopleng.com/what-buhari-said-on-social-media-bill/

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Introduction
Sickle Cell Disorder, a health condition characterized by the predominance of hemoglobin S (HbSS), was first described in 1910 by James Herrick , referring to sickle shaped red blood cells that were found in a West Indian youth in 1927. Further research showed that the sickle shape of the cells - instead of the normal roundish shape of red blood cells - was related to low levels of oxygen.

Even though Sickle Cell Disorder is still a major cause of serious health challenges in both children and adults that suffer from the condition - and a cause of significant emotional and financial challenges to their loved ones, the prospects for people with the disorder have improved tremendously.

With early detection, adequate understanding of the disease and proper management, people living with the disease can lead very productive lives, pending a major breakthrough that provides a cure.
In this report we shall focus on the most common form of sickle cell disorder, homozygous SS.
How Does A Person Get Sickle Cell Trait?
Sickle Cell Disorder is not a contagious condition. It happens when a child inherits 2 sickle hemoglobin genes from both parents (SS). When people inherit only one gene, they do not have Sickle Cell Crisis, even though they are carriers of the Sickle Cell Trait.
What Is Sickle Cell Crisis, And What Leads To It?

Normal red blood cells are roundish in shape. But when the blood cells of people who have Sickle Cell do not receive enough oxygen, they grow longer, curve and change into the shape of a crescent moon which looks like the blade of the cutting tool called the sickle, hence the name Sickle Cell. Because of their new sickle-like shape, the cells have difficulty moving through the smallest blood cells, and often get stranded in blood vessels. As a result, blood is sometimes unable to circulate freely to other parts of the body leading to Sickle Cell Anaemia.
When such occurs, naturally, pain will occur and sometimes, damage to the body’s organs. Areas that are often clogged up include the blood vessels in the chest, legs, arms or abdomen.
When People Living With Sickle Cell have their blood vessels blocked by sickle-shaped red blood cells and this leads to intense pain, they are said to be in crisis. It can be a very difficult period in their lives.
A typical crisis period can last from as little as several hours to as much as several days. Perhaps only a woman in labor or cancer patient can describe such a state of intense pain.

There Are Several Types Of Crisis That Could Occur
1. Vaso-occlusive Crisis: this is when the sickle shaped blood cells obstruct capillaries, resulting in premature death of living tissues which could lead to significant organ damage.
2. Splenic Sequestration Crisis: this very painful crisis forces the spleen to expand. The function of the spleen is to clear defective blood vessels. During this crisis, the abdomen becomes bloated and hard almost like a stone. Numerous small blood vessels open up in the endocrine glands, the liver, lymphoid tissue, bone marrow and in the spleen itself, resulting in flooding of the spleen, circulatory problems and lower blood volume.
3. Aplastic Crisis: This crisis is caused by a virus called Parvirus B19, which is responsible for the childhood rashes called Fifth Disease. During crisis, the virus invades the blood, multiplies and destroys red blood cells.
4. Hemolytic crisis: this occurs in individuals who have what is called co-existent G6PD deficiency. Hemoglobin levels plummet, leading to rapid loss of red blood cells.
All four types of crisis worsen the patient’s baseline anemia, and can lead to ailments like:
• Pale skin as a result of lack of oxygen
• Increase in heart rate
• Pain syndromes
• Fatigue
• Acute chest syndrome
• Priapism; that is when an erect penis or clitoris doesn’t return to its flaccid state
• Persistent damage to the eye
• Cellular death of bone components of the hip as a result of interruptions of blood supply
• Leg ulcers
• Stroke

The Costs Of Sickle Cell Disorder
They include:
• Trauma of patients and their loved ones
• Loss of productivity
• Frequent absenteeism from school
• Frequent hospital visits
• High hospital bills
• Impacted quality of life
Home Remedies And Preventive Measures
• Drink at least 8 cups of water or and other fluids each day, because dehydration (lack of fluid) can make cells to become sickle-shaped.
• Rest a lot to avoid fatigue
• Take frequent rest breaks during strenuous exercise
• Avoid or manage stress
• Reduce any intake of alcohol as alcohol can cause dehydration
• Avoid oxygen-reducing practices like cigarette smoking and high altitude climbing
• Try to stay warm because exposure to cold air and water can cause a painful event. So keep body temperature cool
• Try to take a balanced diet and dietary supplements like folic acid. Take folate-rich vegetables.
• Use mild analgesics (pain killers) but don’t use Aspirin for children
• Take regular dose of any prescribed antibiotic for the prescribed periods
• Take regular dose of pain relievers your doctor may have prescribed to treat any severe case of pain
• Take Ciklavit nutritional supplement regularly. The manufacturer recommends a dosage of 10 ml or 2 tea spoons of Ciklavit for children below 5 years; and 20ml of two table spoons of Ciklavit for children above 5 years and adults.

According to experts, mildly painful events that don’t last too long can be treated at home with a combination of pain- reliving medicines, adequate intake of fluids and comfort measures.
When To Contact A Doctor
A medic’s attention should be sought if the patient begins to experience any of the following:
• Difficulty breathing, including shortness of breathe
• Pain that takes too long
• If skin or nail beds suddenly become pale
• Serious vomiting or diarrhea
• Unusually high frequency in urination
• Erection of the penis or clitoris that refuses to go soft

Extremely Though Economic Conditions Of Poor Children Living With Sickle Cell
Children Living With Sickle Cell Disorder whose parents are either poor or dead face double difficulty coping with the condition. An example is BoyX (names withheld). His parents had died and he was living with his guardian. His guardian refused to continue financing his education, telling him pointedly that he (the guardian) could not continue pay his school fees, as according to him, there is no guarantee that the boy would live long and therefore spending money on his education would be a waste. This boy, a child, boldly refused this pronouncement and proceeded to beg for money to pay his school fees, as according to him, ‘if his uncle wouldn’t help him, he had to help himself’. Unfortunately after a courageous battle to make something out of this life, in spite of a condition he didn’t put on himself, he lost the battle of life.

Another child living with Sickle Cell Disorder was repeatedly sexually abused by her stepfather, and even got thrown out of their house by the same stepfather when one evening her mother discovered what was happening. This repeatedly abused child, her mother and her brother –who also happens to be suffering from Sickle Cell Disorder - were left to live in the streets with its cold and stressful nights by the stepfather and they endured threats in addition to that.

The Prince And Princess Charles Offokaja Foundation (CAC IT no 75980) runs a programme that aims to give help to indigent children living with Sickle Cell Disorder, to protect their health and make their lives more comfortable and joyful.
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The youth should be empowered. Why hasn't the Federal Government established a bank to promote tech businesses in Nigeria? If that had been done, not only will Seun (of Nairaland) and Linda (of LIB) be billionaires now, we would have many other millionaire 'Seuns' and 'Lindas'.

The youth should be empowered. Why hasn't the Federal Government established a bank to promote tech businesses in Nigeria. If that were done, not only will Seun (of Nairaland) and Linda (of LIB) be billionaires now, we would have many other millionaire 'Seuns' and 'Lindas'.

Innoson, Aba artisans, Nollywood producers, cocoa farmers, kilishi meat producers should be supported with multi-million naira loans to enable them ramp up non oil exports. Oil is down at the moment and this nation cannot continue to depend on a product that is down.

Bank of Industry, Bank of Agriculture, Export Import Bank; you must rise to the challenge.

Make him dey enjoy life o jare. Death no like your face.

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By Chinedum Azuh
Every small business wants to grow into a big one someday. Eventually you want your small business to grow into a big business, right? If that's true, then learn which big-business growth strategies might work for you.

Consider these 4 key growth strategies.

Market Segmentation
“Market segmentation” simply means picking a sub-set of the entire marketplace that you can organize your sales efforts around. Out of all the people in the world, who will you try to sell to?

Most big businesses are good at carving out their corner of the market. Then they do whatever they can to own that space.

Pepsi was losing its battle with Coca-Cola to become the heavyweight cola company. Instead of trying to beat Coke at its own game, Pepsi focused on a young, fun-loving demographic. Many Pepsi commercials show younger music stars, celebrities or other young status symbols.

Segmenting your market comes down to making choices. Who will you serve? Who will you avoid? And which segment can you focus on to improve profitability?

Use Checklists
Big businesses have massive facilities, complex supply chains and large equipment. Managing the day-to-day operations in these environments is too complex for one person. There are too many variables to track.

Guess what? Small businesses are the same way. Small business owners have to wear many hats. If you don't hold yourself accountable and remind yourself to do something that "brings home the cash," then it's easy to get caught up doing things that aren't essential. In the rush of a normal day, it's also easy to forget to do a critical task.

Take a page from big business and develop process lists or checklists for specific tasks and jobs. Give yourself a guide to success and a reminder to do the essentials each day.

For the rest of the article click: http://www.successdigestonline.com/blog/2013/11/business-growth-tips-anyone-can-use

http://www.successdigestonline.com/articles/view/revealed-how-you-can-now-cash-the-money-you-earn-from-fiverr-in-nigeria
Step-by-step guide

When in 2010 SuccessDigest published the money-making opportunity on Fiverr, many Nigerians were just hearing that name (Fiverr) for the first time.

Fast-forward to 2012, and it is surprising that only a handful of young Nigerians are still on Fiverr. On a closer examination, we found out that there are two major reasons responsible for the low number of Nigerians on Fiverr.

The first reason is that most people still don’t understand what Fiverr really is, and how to earn money on the platform.

The second reason is that even among those few who understand how to make money on Fiverr, many have problems with withdrawing their earnings from Fiverr, as Fiverr earnings are paid into your Paypal account. And as we all know, Paypal is not Nigeria - friendly at all.

This article is written to address these two challenges that are preventing Nigerians from making stress-free money consistently on Fiverr.com. After going through this piece, any Nigerian with a computer and an internet connection at home should be able to register on Fiverr.com, earn some money and withdraw the money with an ATM card right here in Nigeria. Yes, withdraw the money with your ATM card!

So let’s get started, by explaining what Fiverr really is, and how to earn money on it…

What is Fiverr?
Fiverr (www.fiverr.com) is a website where people who are skilled in their own way can generate income. This means that anybody can be a part of the ever growing body of individuals who are making money with Fiverr, including you. Yes you!

How Does One Earn Money On Fiverr?
The main concept is that you are to sell your services at Fiverr, and people who are interested in your services (services being offered are termed ‘gigs’) will eventually hire you, and you will be paid $5 (Five US Dollars) for each gig that you provide.

How To Get Started With Earning Money On Fiverr
Getting started on Fiverr is as simple as ABC. All you need to have is your computer and internet connection. Then follow these simple steps to start right away.

Step 1: Open your browser and visit www.fiverr.com. When the Fiverr website opens, click on the ‘Join’ tab at the top right hand corner of the Fiverr home page; doing this will take you to the registration page.

Step 2: Fill the registration form with your details, e.g. email and password, and click on submit. Thereafter, Fiverr will send you an email for confirmation.

Step 3: Log into your email, and open the email that Fiverr sent to you. You will see an activation link in the email; click on this activation link to confirm your registration. Clicking on this activation link means that you have successfully registered on Fiverr.

After registration what next?... to learn more about how to register with Fiverr and how to withdraw your cash from an ATM in Nigeria, click this link: http://www.successdigestonline.com/articles/view/revealed-how-you-can-now-cash-the-money-you-earn-from-fiverr-in-nigeria

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Here's a tiny excerpt from the article:

Selling Cars For Others On Nairaland’s Auto section (Nairaland.com/autos) As An Agent

To many Nigerian car sellers the only way they can sell their cars is to place a large note on their windshields with the words ‘Buy Me’ emblazoned on it. Unknown to many of these people, there is a fast, very fast market for cars on Nigerian sites like Nairaland’s Auto section where cars worth millions are sold.

That’s where you come in. You can become an agent for these car dealers; all you need is your phone and an internet connection and a Written Agreement with the car dealer, specifying an agreed commission that he must pay you if you are able to get him a buyer online.

Guidelines:

• Get a phone and an internet connection
• Locate a car dealer offline and get a written agreement from him, stating the commission he will pay you if you are to get him someone that buys his car
• Go to Nairaland.com and register for free by clicking the Register button and then filling in your email address and desired password in the indicated spaces
• Get snapshots of the front, side, back and interior of the car and upload in your computer system
• On Nairaland’s Auto section click on Create New Topic, fill in the car’s details and price and upload the pictures of it plus your contact
details
• People should begin to bargain with you on the topic page and via telephone calls, and ask to come to inspect the car
• At this stage you can begin to arrange meetings between the prospective buyers and the car seller – making sure that in your agreement it has been spelt out that if your customer should buy, you’ll receive a certain commission

You may not get your final offer immediately, and that is where your internet connection comes in – you should be able to come in once a day and bump the page to the top, usually by typing ‘bump’. Since Nairaland is a forum, you need to do this so that your ad/topic doesn’t get buried in the lower pages.

Note however: Nairaland Auto section rules frown at people ‘bumping’ their topics/ads more than once a day, so try not to fall afoul, as there are many other sellers who have cars to sell on the section.

Hopefully you won’t need to bump your topic much, as cars have been known to be sold almost immediately their topic is posted. Good luck.

Source: [url]http://successdigestonline.com/articles/view/8-proven-ways-you-can-earn-real-money-online-without-having-to-ownoperate-a-website
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Here's a tiny excerpt from the article:
Source: [url]http://successdigestonline.com/articles/view/8-proven-ways-you-can-earn-real-money-online-without-having-to-ownoperate-a-website
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Selling Cars For Others On Nairaland’s Auto section (Nairaland.com/autos) As An Agent

To many Nigerian car sellers the only way they can sell their cars is to place a large note on their windshields with the words ‘Buy Me’ emblazoned on it. Unknown to many of these people, there is a fast, very fast market for cars on Nigerian sites like Nairaland’s Auto section where cars worth millions are sold.

That’s where you come in. You can become an agent for these car dealers; all you need is your phone and an internet connection and a Written Agreement with the car dealer, specifying an agreed commission that he must pay you if you are able to get him a buyer online.

Guidelines:

• Get a phone and an internet connection
• Locate a car dealer offline and get a written agreement from him, stating the commission he will pay you if you are to get him someone that buys his car
• Go to Nairaland.com and register for free by clicking the Register button and then filling in your email address and desired password in the indicated spaces
• Get snapshots of the front, side, back and interior of the car and upload in your computer system
• On Nairaland’s Auto section click on Create New Topic, fill in the car’s details and price and upload the pictures of it plus your contact
details
• People should begin to bargain with you on the topic page and via telephone calls, and ask to come to inspect the car
• At this stage you can begin to arrange meetings between the prospective buyers and the car seller – making sure that in your agreement it has been spelt out that if your customer should buy, you’ll receive a certain commission

You may not get your final offer immediately, and that is where your internet connection comes in – you should be able to come in once a day and bump the page to the top, usually by typing ‘bump’. Since Nairaland is a forum, you need to do this so that your ad/topic doesn’t get buried in the lower pages.

Note however: Nairaland Auto section rules frown at people ‘bumping’ their topics/ads more than once a day, so try not to fall afoul, as there are many other sellers who have cars to sell on the section.

Hopefully you won’t need to bump your topic much, as cars have been known to be sold almost immediately their topic is posted. Good luck.

Here's a tiny excerpt from the article:
Source: [url]http://successdigestonline.com/articles/view/8-proven-ways-you-can-earn-real-money-online-without-having-to-ownoperate-a-website
[/url]
Selling Cars For Others On Nairaland’s Auto section (Nairaland.com/autos) As An Agent

To many Nigerian car sellers the only way they can sell their cars is to place a large note on their windshields with the words ‘Buy Me’ emblazoned on it. Unknown to many of these people, there is a fast, very fast market for cars on Nigerian sites like Nairaland’s Auto section where cars worth millions are sold.

That’s where you come in. You can become an agent for these car dealers; all you need is your phone and an internet connection and a Written Agreement with the car dealer, specifying an agreed commission that he must pay you if you are able to get him a buyer online.

Guidelines:

• Get a phone and an internet connection
• Locate a car dealer offline and get a written agreement from him, stating the commission he will pay you if you are to get him someone that buys his car
• Go to Nairaland.com and register for free by clicking the Register button and then filling in your email address and desired password in the indicated spaces
• Get snapshots of the front, side, back and interior of the car and upload in your computer system
• On Nairaland’s Auto section click on Create New Topic, fill in the car’s details and price and upload the pictures of it plus your contact
details
• People should begin to bargain with you on the topic page and via telephone calls, and ask to come to inspect the car
• At this stage you can begin to arrange meetings between the prospective buyers and the car seller – making sure that in your agreement it has been spelt out that if your customer should buy, you’ll receive a certain commission

You may not get your final offer immediately, and that is where your internet connection comes in – you should be able to come in once a day and bump the page to the top, usually by typing ‘bump’. Since Nairaland is a forum, you need to do this so that your ad/topic doesn’t get buried in the lower pages.

Note however: Nairaland Auto section rules frown at people ‘bumping’ their topics/ads more than once a day, so try not to fall afoul, as there are many other sellers who have cars to sell on the section.

Hopefully you won’t need to bump your topic much, as cars have been known to be sold almost immediately their topic is posted. Good luck.

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